The inaugural Bell Lager ObaFest beer festival, held at Jahazi Pier in Munyonyo on Sunday, brought together a lively mix of music, art, fashion, and East African culture. The festival’s aim was to celebrate the diversity of the region through various activities, with beer serving as a unifying element.
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As soon as you entered Jahazi, you were greeted by vibrant displays representing various African cultures. Different cultural groups were there to welcome festival-goers with their performances.
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Delicious East African cuisines were in abundance, featuring favourites like Ugali (posho), Nyama Choma (Grilled Meat), Wali na Maharage (Rice and Beans), Rolex (Chapati and Eggs), Samosas, and Mandazi.
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The festival also offered an impressive lineup of performances, with Double Black Band, Joshua Baraka, Mun G, Bensoul, Irene Ntale, and Nyashinski delivering a great atmosphere.
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Fik Fameica, Spice Diana, Azawi, and Tanzania’s Harmonize added their energy to the already lively crowd.
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For beer enthusiasts, the festival featured a diverse range of brews from Uganda Breweries Limited, including Bell Lager, Tusker, Guinness, Pilsner, and more.
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In addition to the beer offerings, Johnnie Walker hosted a “Walker Town” where attendees could relish a variety of cocktails.
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Notably, this was the first disability-inclusive festival in Uganda, with sign language interpreters available to assist people with disabilities.
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